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Executive Assistant, Leadership Team Support - Candidate Experience

South Africa full-time Mid R460,000 - R600,000
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

This is a position within Haldren and not with one of its clients.

This fully remote role supports high-tempo search delivery by coordinating stakeholders, protecting candidate experience, and keeping workflows predictable across multiple concurrent assignments within South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare agendas, briefing packs, and follow-up notes with clear action tracking

Maintain confidential records, contracts, and correspondence in shared systems

Maintain meeting cadence and ensure decisions and next steps are documented

Own inbox triage and stakeholder communication to protect executive focus time

Manage complex calendars, meeting logistics, and travel coordination (as needed)

Support process improvements for scheduling, document control, and executive workflows

Coordinate candidate and client interviews with discretion and precision

Requirements

5+ years supporting senior leaders, ideally in consulting, professional services, or recruitment

Advanced calendar management and executive-level coordination capability

Proficiency with office productivity tools and executive document formatting standards

Strong written and verbal communication skills in a professional services environment

High attention to detail, with consistent follow-through on deadlines and stakeholder expectations

Comfort working with confidential information and applying sound judgement

Ability to work effectively in a remote environment with disciplined time management

Benefits

Salary range: 460,000 - 600,000

Remote work arrangement (South Africa)

Opportunities for professional growth

Flat management structure with direct access to decision-makers.

Open communication environment.

Full medical coverage.

Haldren is a recruitment agency that provides services to clients ranging from startups and non profits to multinational corporations. Haldren emphasizes ethical search processes, attentive candidate care, and leadership placements that support long-term client outcomes.

To learn more about the firm and about our candidate services - please visit
US Recruitment Agency, Executive Search & Talent Solutions

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Executive Assistant, Leadership Team Support - Candidate Experience role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at name?
  3. Which of Human Resources, Operations and Remote Collaboration have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Human Resources, Operations and Remote Collaboration.
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  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Executive Assistant, Leadership Team Support - Candidate Experience role because I can bring practical experience in Human Resources, Operations and Remote Collaboration, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes name needs from this hire.

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